[The views expressed in this blog are from my personal experiences from 25 years of leading non-auditioned community choirs in the UK, as well as adult singing workshops. My focus is on teaching by ear using a repertoire of songs from traditions across th...

[The views expressed in this blog are from my personal experiences from 25 years of leading non-auditioned community choirs in the UK, as well as adult singing workshops. My focus is on teaching by ear using a repertoire of songs from traditions across th...

[The views expressed in this blog are from my personal experiences from almost 30 years of leading non-auditioned community choirs in the UK, as well as adult singing workshops. My focus is on teaching by ear using a repertoire of songs from traditions ac...

[The views expressed in this blog are from my personal experiences from almost 30 years of leading non-auditioned community choirs in the UK, as well as adult singing workshops. My focus is on teaching by ear using a repertoire of songs from traditions ac...

Muzaria perform this wonderful Christmas song with such warmth and sincerity.. enjoy..A STAR IS SHINING TONIGHT ( En Stjerne Skinner I Natt ) Music Tore W. Aas Copyright 2009 Norsk Musikforlag A/S, Oslo Music licensed by Darren Bartlett from Nor...  moreMuzaria perform this wonderful Christmas song with such warmth and sincerity.. enjoy..A STAR IS SHINING TONIGHT ( En Stjerne Skinner I Natt ) Music Tore W. Aas Copyright 2009 Norsk Musikforlag A/S, Oslo Music licensed by Darren Bartlett from Norsk Musikforlag Lyrics Eyvind Skeie & Tim Rice Copyright Eyvind Skeie Vocals Muzaria Keys Alvin Allison Video Production Kingsbere Designs  

Music: Thomás Luis De Victoria Performed by Naomi Riemis, Silke Bauters, Astrid Thibaut, Karolien Van Dessel, Michael Limpens, Dries Van Cauteren, Wim Thys and Wim Van Aarle from the 'Universitair Koor Antwerpen' at their Christmas Concert "Christmas C...  moreMusic: Thomás Luis De Victoria Performed by Naomi Riemis, Silke Bauters, Astrid Thibaut, Karolien Van Dessel, Michael Limpens, Dries Van Cauteren, Wim Thys and Wim Van Aarle from the 'Universitair Koor Antwerpen' at their Christmas Concert "Christmas Carols With A Twist" on December 16, 2014.  

University of Toronto Gospel Choir's Annual Christmas Concert 2013 - December 7th, 2013

From the choir's CD, Chez Nous: Christmas with Elektra, Star Song features Ed Henderson on guitar, Stephen Smith on piano, and Jodi Prosnick on acoustic bass. The poetry of American writer Luci Shaw jumped off the page for Vancouver musician Edward He...  moreFrom the choir's CD, Chez Nous: Christmas with Elektra, Star Song features Ed Henderson on guitar, Stephen Smith on piano, and Jodi Prosnick on acoustic bass. The poetry of American writer Luci Shaw jumped off the page for Vancouver musician Edward Henderson. Its dazzling imagery is reflected in Henderson's score, commissioned with financial assistance from the Diane Loomer Commissioning Fund for Elektra Women's Choir and premiered at the choir's 2009 Chez Nous: Christmas with Elektra concerts. Text: Luci Shaw from Wintersong 146 Music: Edward Henderson Publisher contact: info@edhendersonmusic.com The choir's new CD is available from elektra (dot) ca or from CDBaby (dot) com.  less

"Campana Sobre Campana" and "En Belén Tocan a Fuego" from "Carols and Lullabies: Christmas in the Southwest" by Conrad Susa. Recorded live on December 15, 2013, at The Broward Center for the Performing Arts in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Performed by the...  more"Campana Sobre Campana" and "En Belén Tocan a Fuego" from "Carols and Lullabies: Christmas in the Southwest" by Conrad Susa. Recorded live on December 15, 2013, at The Broward Center for the Performing Arts in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Performed by the Chamber Singers ensemble of the Girl Choir of South Florida. Artistic Director: Wallis Peterson, Harp: Charlene Conner, Guitar: Mindy Lofgren, Synth: Gayle Giese.  

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Everything in the concert is going brilliantly. The choir is firing on all cylinders. The audience are lapping it up, even your lame banter between songs....